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The revelation that the FBI sent a fake Associated Press story containing malware to a teenager suspected of making bomb threats has brought "spear phishing" back into the public consciousness. The technique, which combines malicious software with social cues tailored to the target, has been used by state and non-state actors to attack journalists and rights advocates, including the Committee to Protect Journalists. Spear phishing can be devastatingly effective, but there are simple steps journalists can take to protect their work, themselves, and their sources.

Border crossings have long posed a risk for journalists. In
many nations, reporters and photographers alike have been subjected to
questioning and having their electronic devices searched, if not also copied.
But more recently, protecting electronically stored data has become a greater
concern for journalists, including those who are U.S. citizens, upon entering
or leaving the United States.